I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the brute may survive. – Lord Chesterfield
Women are much more like each other than men: they have, in truth, but two passions, vanity and love; these are their universal characteristics. – Lord Chesterfield
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to as much disadvantage, and be as ill received, as your person, though ever so well-proportioned, would if dressed in rags, dirt, and tatters. – Lord Chesterfield
Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others. – Lord Chesterfield